Category: IT Management

Servers are the backbone of your organization, maintaining and making sure they are replaced in a timely manner can save your company thousands of dollars. How often should servers be replaced? It depends on who you ask, there are no hard rules on knowing when you should be replacing your servers. Major OEMs generally recommend […]

  First off, the million-dollar question is what type of IT support is best for my company, break-fix or IT Management? We will go over the differences between the two and hopefully it will help you with a question companies struggle with all the time. Break-fix IT support is just as it sounds, if you […]

Has an employee ever talked to you about how long it takes to open documents on their computer, or that it seems to take a long time to load their programs? Do you notice employees starting their computers in the morning, get a cup of coffee and then talk to others about the big game […]

Is my business’s network really secure? Why we ask this question is to let you know another company has reported a security breach with their products. Networking device maker SonicWall reported this past week it is investigating a security breach of its internal network after detecting what it described as a “coordinated attack.” The company […]

You may have heard of cloud storage. But if you’re unsure exactly what it is, here’s a basic definition: cloud storage is a service which allows you to store your data in secure servers online. Catalyst IT, a division of Century Business Products, offers secure cloud storage to customers throughout the Midwest. So, what benefits […]

Increased remote video conferencing has led to an increase in related Cyber Security incidents, it’s been in the news. These video imposters are taking advantage of companies who are untrained when implementing the video tools into their workplace. Products like Zoom are being targeted and hijacked, known as “Zoom-bombing.” This has led the FBI to […]

Protecting information has become harder than ever. Systematic and sophisticated attempts to gain access to personal and business information has become more prevalent than ever. Network infections can spread through these compromised accounts. Through brute force attacks or phishing, these criminals attack people and businesses worldwide.    Identifying Suspicious Activity If you fall victim, you may not even realize your […]

Among the growing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic is the growing danger of IT Security with the emphasis on phishing attacks. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the situation with more employees working from home. What is Phishing? Phishing is an attack used by cyber criminals to trick you into giving up information, clicking on […]

Without a doubt, the integration of information technology (IT) is vital for a firm’s growth. IT supports scalability—while also providing the means to navigate increasingly complex business processes, logistics, and models. To stimulate business growth, the experts at Century Business Products help customers blend information technology with the organizational structure. In most cases, this may […]

Back to School Cyber Safety Tips from Century The end of summer marks the return of students to school. As part of our commitment to helping schools and students we would like to offer a few tips to help with computer security. These tips will help students who communicate with family, friends and complete school […]